By way of an update: I went upstairs to use the bathroom this afternoon, and came out (quickly thereafter) to find him half-way up the stairs. I encouraged him to climb the rest of the way up, thinking that going down to pick him up might make him lose his balance and fall. So now, he has climbed the whole flight of stairs! It might be time for another baby gate. =/

Oh MAN. Get ready for some fun times ahead. I never realized what a chore it is having a climber in the house. Bennett hasn't attempted stairs yet (cuz he hasn't actually been near the stairs) but he has begun trying to climb onto flower pots, coffee tables, garbage cans... I feel like all I ever do now is watch him get himself into pickles on standby in case he needs me.

D looks so proud of himself going up those stairs. I can't believe he climbed the whole staircase! That is amazing.